Ixp Sales Development Intern

Sap Se; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend 1200€

Growth within SAP

Global intern community

Structured onboarding

Exposure to sales tools

Job summary

SAP iXp Intern - Sales Development Associate for Portugal, located in Barcelona, is a paid internship designed to give hands‑on experience in IT sales. You will support prospecting, learn digital prospecting practices, and work within a diverse, global intern community at SAP's Barcelona hub.

Fluent European Portuguese and strong Business English are required, with a 6‑month, full‑time placement (39.5 hours/week). Stipend is €1,200 gross per month, and there are growth opportunities within SAP.

Qualifications

• Final-year student or master's student eligible for internship.
• Must be able to sign a tri-party internship agreement under Spanish law.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Canva).

Responsibilities

• Help connect with the right prospects to build a high‑quality pipeline.
• Support Sales Developers and Account Executives in daily activities.
• Contribute to learning modules and promote the internship program.

Skills

Portuguese (European)

Business English

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Canva

Education

Bachelor's or Master's student

Job description

SAP iXp Intern - Sales Development Associate (SDA) for Portugal, located in Barcelona

We help the world run better
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we’ll bring out the best in you. We’re builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what’s next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You’ll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What’s in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

About the SAP Internship Experience Program
The SAP Internship Experience Program is a global, strategic, paid internship program designed to provide university students with opportunities to find purpose in their careers. You’ll gain hands‑on experience, structured learning, and exposure to real business challenges, while being part of a vibrant global intern community.

• Start date: 1st or 15th of each month (subject to business needs and completion of the recruitment and onboarding process)
• Duration: minimum of 6 months (full‑time, 39.5 hours/week)

Languages Required
We are hiring for the Portugal market, so fluent European Portuguese is required for this role. In addition, strong Business English (verbal and written) is required, as it is the working language across teams.

Who We Are
Our mission is to boost SAP’s market share among SMEs by engaging the right prospects, at the right time, with the right message. We use innovative digital tools to create great first impressions of SAP, turning prospects into new customers.
Based in SAP’s Barcelona Digital Hub, you will contribute to one of SAP’s fastest-growing areas: Cloud adoption.
Our team is friendly, diverse, dynamic, and innovative, with a multicultural environment of 28 nationalities. You will also develop an understanding of different cultures while working in a meaningful, customer‑focused role, underpinned by our values of collaboration, trust, innovation, going the extra mile, and maintaining a growth mindset.

Who You Are
You are interested in starting a career in IT sales and are attracted to customer-facing roles. You take initiative, stay curious, and like working on meaningful, innovative projects.
You are likely:

• In the final stages of your education (bachelor's or master's student)
• Able to sign a tri‑party internship agreement with SAP via your university (mandatory under Spanish law)
• Studying Business Administration, Management, Sales, Marketing, Data/Process Management, IT/Digital Transformation, or similar
• Ready for a full-time, 6-month placement (39.5 hours per week)
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Canva
• Detail-oriented and capable of delivering high-quality work
• Driven, proactive, and collaborative with a problem-solving mindset
• An active listener who understands assignments and delivers results

Your Mission
Help our team connect with the right prospects, at the right time, using the right message – all with the goal of turning them into SAP customers. Your work will directly support our Sales Developers and Account Executives in building a high-quality pipeline that fuels SAP’s growth engine.

What You’ll Learn – and How
During your internship, you will have the opportunity to learn best practices in digital prospecting, including:

• Gaining a working understanding of industry-specific trends and how SAP delivers value
• Observing how to prepare for conversations with C-level decision-makers
• Exploring techniques for handling objections and aligning needs with SAP solutions
• Building foundational knowledge in sales data management, including profiling target accounts and understanding industry segmentation
• Developing familiarity with reporting tools and how sales teams use account intelligence
• Gaining exposure to customer-facing situations by shadowing Sales Developers during live interactions
• Exploring how digital marketing signals can support account qualification and highlight high-potential prospects
• Driving awareness of the internship program by promoting it through social media, university channels, and job boards

Perks

• Paid placement: a stipend of 1,200 euros per month (gross, full time)
• Opportunity to grow within SAP after your studies
• Gain valuable experience within a global IT company and access to a strong career development framework
• Dedicated managers for day-to-day activities and program management
• Part of a strong local and global intern community
• Specific onboarding and learning framework
• Familiarity with key digital marketing and sales tools

It is an equality statement
SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements. Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.